Sept. 15, 2024

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Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm

NEWS Library closed Friday, Sept. 27 for staff training.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

Nobody’s Fool - Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It Thursday, Sept. 19, 7:00pm

Learn how to recognize the signs of deception and get practical tools you can use to spot a lie or hoax. (Online)

Film Friday - Arthur the King (PG-13)

During September & October, use your library card at the Checkout Desk or sign up for a new library card to enter a drawing for a $200 VISA gift card! Limited to Fremont cards only, one entry per person.

Friday, Sept. 20, 2:00pm

Join the Library Board!

Great Books - A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeleine L’Engle

Aug. 20-Nov. 18, 2024

We will have 3 seats for the Board of Trustees open for the consolidated election on April 1, 2025. Petition packets will be available from Aug. 20-Nov. 18, 2024. To request a packet, email fplddirectors@fremontlibrary.org.

For more information, go to fremontlibrary.org/board.

John Lennon: The Solo Years Monday, Sept. 16, 7:00pm

Can you imagine a world without

“Imagine?” Using audiovisual content,

Gary Wenstrup will explore John Lennon’s

music from the Beatles’ break up in 1970

to his tragic murder in 1980.

(In person/online)

Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation Thursday, Sept. 19, 11:30am

Learn to calm your mind and body with guided meditation under the instruction of certified meditation teacher Isabel Raci, C-IAYT. (In person)

Craft + Connect

Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Calling all crafters! Bring your work-in-progress and connect with others who love to create. This is also a chance for you to complete our monthly Stay Crafty kit.

Drop in! (In person)

Join us for screenings of new movies that you might have missed in the theater! Snacks and covered drinks welcome. (In person)

Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:00am

This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (In person/online)

Booktok Talks - The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Saturday, Sept. 21, 11:00am

Hey, 20s-30s readers! Join our book club to discuss some of the hottest books while enjoying coffee and pastries provided by the library. (AREA Coffee: 18 E Park St)

Game Night

Monday, Sept. 23, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Do you want to search for gems during the Renaissance, build train lines to various cities, or collect cats? Come and play Splendor, Ticket to Ride, Cat Lady, and more.

(In person)

Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Sept. 24, 3:15pm

Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing.

(Online)

Medicare 101

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7:00pm

Tom Perrucci, from Premier Medicare Benefits, will help you understand your options and feel confident about choosing coverage based on your health needs, budget and eligibility. (In person/online)

Click on the event to register. All events require registration.

Weekly Storytimes

Oreo Taste Test

First three weeks of each month. An adult must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:30pm Grades 3-5. Put your sweet tooth to the test! Sample mystery flavors of the classic cookie and rate your favorites.

Family Storytime Mondays at 6:30pm

Age 6 and under.

Stories and songs for families to enjoy together!

Calm Kids Yoga Fall Leaves Thursday, Sept. 19, 5:30pm Grades K-5. Partner with your child for a Storytime relaxing yoga class. Please bring your own

Toddler Time

Tuesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am

Ages 1-2. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.

Saturday, Sept. 21, yoga 10:00am mat and water.

Age 6 and under

Calm ShakeKids your sillies out at this storytime

Yoga

and craft celebrating the fall season.

Drop in.

Monday, Sept. 19

Baby Bounce

5:30pm

Wednesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am

Birth-15 months.

Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.

Grades K-5 Partner up with your child for a relaxing yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat and water. (In person) Registration required.

Ages 3-5. Explore the world of reading.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:00am Age 6 and under. Shake your sillies out at this storytime and craft celebrating the fall season. Drop-in ticket required.

An adult must accompany the child. Pick up your drop-in ticket at the Kids Help Desk beginning at 9am the day of the event.

Drama Club

Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 9:30am & 10:30am

Fall Leaves Storytime

DRAMA CLUB

TEEN GRADES 6-12

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 5:30pm Grades 3-5. Play charades, practice skits, and learn some warm-ups to train your voice and acting skills.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 5:30pm

Grades 3-5 Play charades, practice skits, and learn some warm-ups to train your voice and acting skills.

Registration required.

Grades 6 - 12

Pumpkin Spice Taste Test Friday, Sept. 20, 4:15pm Fall is coming! Try a variety of pumpkin spice flavored food items with us!

Teen Chefs KITCHEN Kitchen Safety SAFETY

Wednesday, Sept. Sept.

25, 4:30pm Wednesday, 25

Learn kitchen safety 4:30pmand cooking Learn kitchen safety and cooking basics through this hands-on basics hands-on class. class.through Use your culinarythis skills to prepare a tasty treat! This is a required intro class for any other Teen Chefs programs.

Use your culinary skills to prepare a tasty treat!

Registration required.

WANTED:

TEEN ARTWORK!

SHOW Wanted: OFF YOUR ARTISTIC Teen Artwork!

TALENT IN

Show off your artistic talent in our OUR TEEN teen space! If you're a teen age 13+, SPACE! and interested in having your art on display in athe library, email colson@ If you’re teen ages 13+, and interested in having your art on display in the library, email fremontlibrary.org forforsubmission details. colson@fremontlibrary.org submission details.